2021
Gardenia 2021
Also asEau de Parfum · 2022 →

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Zara  ·  Sold as feminine

Gardenia 2021

A cozy library corner with a freshly turned page — where the soft glow of a lamp mixes with the subtle sweetness of vanilla and jasmine.

4.09303 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprint
vanillapowderywhite floralsweetmusky
Gardenia 2021Budget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate18% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak21%
Moderate56%
Long lasting16%
Eternal2%
SillageModerate10% say strong or enormous
Intimate25%
Moderate65%
Strong10%
Enormous0%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine1%
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Unisex3%
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Feminine96%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Gardenia 2021 by Zara, launched in 2021, is an Oriental Floral fragrance that balances the sweet and powdery notes of vanilla with a soft floral heart. The composition opens with raspberry and bergamot, creating a fresh and fruity top note that gives way to jasmine, adding a layer of delicate sweetness. The base of vanilla and musk provides warmth and depth, making this scent both comforting and alluring.

How to wear it

Apply Gardenia 2021 sparingly; its powdery base notes develop richness over time. Two light spritzes are enough to capture the essence without overpowering. Best worn during cooler evenings when the warm, sweet notes can fully unfold.

Fig. 01 — Gardenia 2021, Zara

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.09/ 5 · 303 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 36%, disliked or hated by 7%.

Love36%
Like46%
OK12%
Dislike5%
Hate1%
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